A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fisher College are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 70% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
30%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
36%
|
There are 92% more female students than male students enrolled at Fisher College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fisher College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
487
|
| Women |
934
|
Fisher College serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
66% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 46.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165802 IPEDS survey data for Fisher College.
Last updated February 24, 2024